In a house where Justin Wilson was revered as king, this one was a perennial favorite growing up. ( )

Disclaimer: I usually review children's book based more on what my children think of the book and less on what I think of the book...

Very funny...almost as good as the Texas Night Before Christmas. ( )

St. Nick makes a visit to the Louisiana bayou, with a sled pulled by alligators and a sherry red nose. He comes down the chimney, but burns a hole in his pants! After his work is done, he flies off into the night.
I spent Katrina on the bayou with my grandparents, both Cajuns. The book is written in Cajun dialect and reading it made me feel like I was back with them. The book could also be used as a way to teach how some writers use a unique voice, and that not everyone speaks Queen's English. ( )

There are several in the series of ethnic retellings of Moore's classic New England poem about Saint Nicholas, but this one is my personal favorite. Because, alligators.
Dates are for most recent re-reading at a party. ( )

My favorite thing about this book was the language! "He got on his foots! an' jump like a cat, out to de flo' where he lan' wit' a splat!". That is the kind of authentic language you can expect from this book, and it's amazing. I also like how funny this book is. Santa has gators (alligators)! Reindeer were nowhere to be found. We see a very vivid depiction on what Christmas on the bayou is like. I would recommend this book to locals, and others. I was in Barnes and Noble and I decided to get this book for my friend's son, because she is from here but lives away. I think she will totally LOVE reading it to him. I will be mailing this soon. It also has a matching coloring book, that can be purchased separately. ( )